This cool startup is an events company and agency for former footballers, set up by a young entrepreneur and former Arsenal legend.

They arrange events (a variety of stag, birthday, charity and corporate) allowing members of the public the opportunity to play alongside former players, whilst they also find a range of commercial opportunities for those former players they work with, both here in the UK and abroad.

Their sister company was set up in October 2016 to arrange baking events with past contestants from The Great British Bake Off for a range of hen, birthday and corporate events. It also acts as an agency finding opportunities for those they work with.

Their offices are based in a cool co-working space near Camden Town.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the company founder, this Project Coordinator role will suit a bright all-rounder with an interest in working in a hands-on role at an early stage startup. Suitable for a recent grad or someone with up to 3 years of experience in the field.

Tasks include:

Handling client enquiries and being the first point of contact throughout booking process

Arranging logistics for events

Selling events to potential customers – raising invoices

Collate feedback from events

Create a monthly newsletter

Maintain relationships with existing clients and create new ones

Attend networking events to promote the company

Management and updating of the website

Handling social media for the company (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn)

Oversee and delegate to a team of freelancers to ensure appropriate staffing at all events

What you're good at:

Strong communication skills and an ability to build rapport

Strong interest and knowledge of football

Driven, self-motivated and enthusiastic

Comfortable hosting events

Strong attention to detail

Great timekeeping skills

Good workload management

Degree Educated

MS Office proficiency

Comfortable handling basic accounts

Strong telephone manner

Ability to communicate to wide range of audiences

Bonus points for:

Event management experience desirable

Previous work within sport/football desirable

Clean driving licence

Other stuff:

Required to act as an ambassador for the company

Using own initiative to organise various tasks in order of importance

Ability to work independently

Demonstrating accountability and ownership

Hours and travel:

As a guide, office hours are 9.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday. However, you’ll need to work some weekends when events are on (time off during the week will be agreed where needed). Travel around the UK will be necessary and a (clean) driving licence would be a bonus.